the carpet matches the drapes
- idiom
- Guests immediately noticed that the carpet matches the drapes, creating a unified look.
Examples
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The designer ensured that the carpet matches the drapes in the new hotel suite.
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I love how the carpet matches the drapes in this room.
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She takes pride in her decor; the carpet matches the drapes perfectly.
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Wow! The carpet matches the drapes so well in this house!
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Guests immediately noticed that the carpet matches the drapes, creating a unified look.
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She takes pride in her decor; the carpet matches the drapes perfectly.
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The designer ensured that the carpet matches the drapes in the new hotel suite.
Synonyms
Having clothes and accessories in the same color or style so they look like they go together
Going well together because they are similar in style or quality
Items that match in style and color to make a pleasant look
Having the same appearance or design
Antonyms
How Coordinated
Surface Forms
Morphology
the + carpet + match + the + drape
The meaning that the carpet and drapes correspond in colour or design is directly derivable from the constituents: 'carpet' and 'drapes' are items of fabric and 'match' means to correspond or harmonize. This is a regular compositional pattern in English (and in many other languages), so a B1 learner who knows the words would readily infer the intended decor meaning.
Etymology
The carpet matches the drapes comes from a simple home image: when the floor (carpet) and the curtains (drapes) are the same color or pattern, the room looks planned and calm. That's why the saying means a 'coordinated' or 'harmonious' look in a room.